Hymenocallis, Spider Lily, Ismene 'Sulphur Queen'

Ismene

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ismene (iz-me-nee)
Synonym
Hymenocallis × spofforthiae
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Graysville, Alabama

San Francisco, California

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Umatilla, Florida

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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San Francisco, CA | December 2013 | positive

I kind of misplace this plant. I planted outside and maybe moved it once the bulb went dormant. Its also called Peruvian Daffodil but it...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | August 2013 | positive

Very easy plant in my z9a garden. Planted inground, partial sun and good access to sprinkler. I have not detected fragrance. I plan to...Read More

E
E
| August 2013 | positive

I bought the plant as a bulb and grew it in a pot, in Chilliwack, BC. It grew vigorously and was very healthy. The flowers were quite dif...Read More

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Baa
| August 2002 | neutral

Sulphur Queen is a cross between Hymenocallis amancaes and H. narcissiflora.

Has strap-shaped or oblong, dark green leaves...Read More

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